Packed in seasoned water. Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees Recipes Have No Preservatives--Just 100% Gerber(R) Graduates(R) Goodness Inside. Our gentle cooking process makes each delicious variety ready to eat by locking in the flavor and quality in each recipe without the need for added preservatives. Your child may be ready if she or he: stands alone and begins to walk alone; feeds self easily with fingers; bites through a variety of textures.